Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine operation manual Threading the needle

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jWhile using your right hand to lightly hold the thread passed under the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below.

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aShutter

Note

zIf the embroidery foot has been lowered and the shutter is closed, the machine cannot be threaded. Be sure to raise the embroidery foot and open the shutter before threading the machine. In addition, before removing the upper thread, be sure to raise the embroidery foot and open the shutter.

zThis machine is equipped with a window that allows you to check the position of the take-up lever. Look through this window and check that the thread is correctly fed through the take-up lever.

kPassguide.the thread behind the needle bar thread The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown.

Threading the needle

This section describes how to thread the needle.

Memo

zThe needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.

zThread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader.

zIf the needle threader cannot be used, refer to “Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)” (page 34).

aPull the end of the thread passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left, and then pass the thread through the thread guide disk from the front.

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aThread guide disk

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aNeedle bar thread guide

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Contents Getting Ready Embroidery Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Appendix Introduction Machine FeaturesAccessories Included accessories75/11 3 needles 90/14 1 needle Following are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and embroidery foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsPrevious page key Operation panelPage Getting Ready Installing the bobbin Upper ThreadingBasic steps for embroidery are as follows Embroidery Step by StepAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unitBarm CTurn on the machineRemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitPress , and then press CTurn off the machineEmbroidery unit separates from the machine Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsUnplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDPattern type selection screen Details Changing the machine settingsDWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationTurn on the machine CPress the item to be setDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to Checking machine operating proceduresPress Help key on the operation panel CPress the item to be displayedBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin BOpen the top coverGSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pinMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Guide slit in bobbin winder seat with built-in cutter Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbinGReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadThreading the upper thread DOpen the top cover Upper ThreadingThreading the needle CLower the presser foot lever to lower the embroidery foot BLower the presser foot lever AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleChecking the needle Replacing the needle Needle stopper Getting Ready Sold separately Embroidering Removing the embroidery frame Selecting Embroidery PatternsEditing and Saving Patterns ResewingWhat to prepare Embroidering NeatlyFabric Stabilizer materialOther Needle† When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric Embroidery frame large Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame mediumoption Embroidery frame smalloptionCPressfabric.the inner frame in from the top Using embroidery sheets BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameERemove the embroidery sheet We recommend stabilizer material for all embroidery Attaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameRaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frame Copyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types Alphabet patternsOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operationLCD button † Example Welcome Selecting charactersEmbroidery patterns Selecting an embroidery patternPress the frame pattern Selecting a frame patternBSelect the frame shape CSelect the stitchSelect a pattern Using an embroidery card sold separatelyEmbroidering attractive finishes EmbroideringThread Upper thread Bobbin threadPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c Embroidering a patternDPress Start/stop button CLower the presser foot leverAfter progressing 5-6 stitches, press GPress Start/stop button againSelect an appliqué pattern AppliquéingILower the presser foot lever, and press Start/stop button CCheck and adjust the layout Adjusting the layoutEditing and Saving Patterns After.selecting the embroidery pattern, pressPress Back key to return to the previous screen DPress Back key to return to the original screen Storing patternsStoring a pattern AAfter selecting the pattern to be stored, press Memory keyAdjusting the thread tension Resewing Thread runs out partway through a designRestart the embroidery CPress Embroidery key Stopping while embroideringDPress Turn off the machineKRestart the embroidery Embroidery Appendix Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Remove the bobbin caseCare and Maintenance Attaching the embroidery Foot Q Attaching the Embroidery FootCRaise the presser foot lever DHold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shownAttaching the Embroidery Foot Not operate TroubleshootingIs tangled or TroubleshootingSkipped Carriage or embroidery frame Place objects within the range Error Message Probable Cause Error messagesRefer to Error Message Probable Cause Adjusting the LCD Operation beepCPress or DTurn off the machine, then turn it on again Canceling the operation beep Index Settings key English 882-U30 XD1628-051